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1. Among the following, which directly qualifies the teacher candidate to be registered at par with other professions like
medicine, law, nursing, and the like?

A. Teaching job placement C. Continuing professional education

B. Licensure examination D. Membership in professional association

2. In 2010, only 15% of BEED and 25% of BSED graduates passed the LET. What should be done to prevent the low performance

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of graduates taking the LET?

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A. Revive objective-setting instead of TOS competencies outcomes
B. Lower tuition fees in TEIs
C. Implement selective admission in TEIs
D. Review existing teacher education curriculum vis-vis TOS

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3. According to the 1990 EDCOM congressional review and assessment, which primarily cause the declining quality of
Philippine education?

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A. Crowded classrooms and lack of facilities C. Corruption and bureaucratic red-tape

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B. Low teachers’ salaries and benefits D. Low investment and poor management

4. What is the constitutional exemption for prohibition to establish schools solely for aliens in the Philippines?

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A. Schools for Asians only C. Religious or mission schools
B. Schools for special alien children D. Schools for children of diplomats and their dependents

5.
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What right is given to private universities to require an entrance test for admission of students?

A. Academic freedom C. National College Entrance Examination

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B. Right to exclusive education D. Unique academic agenda
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6. Of the following, which needy and qualified students are most deserving of government funding assistance
(scholarships, grants-in-aid, etc.)?

A. Students from cultural communities C. Poor transferees from private schools

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B. Students who show high learning skills D. Students from suburban areas

7. By way of language medium, which is best for students of diverse cultural backgrounds?
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B

A. Regional dialects C. English and Filipino

B. National language D. Multi-lingual teaching
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8. How can the local government support schools?

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A. Allow school to join civic celebrations C. Provide security in school premises

B. Give donations for school projects D. Provide fiscal funding to support schools
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9. How can schools effectively support out-of-school youths and the unemployed?
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A. Set up job fairs C. Make them parts of PTCAs

B. Hire them as non-teaching personnel D. Provide livelihood training
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10. How is the vision-mission core values of a school most effectively translated in the academic program of a school?
D

A. Use of media for information

B. Continuing review and revision by a committee
C. Action researches for school change
D. Alignment with program, projects and activities
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11. Former DepEd Director Lolita Andrada described her humble early schooling: a silong (ground floor of a house)
converted into a classroom. Which best characterizes the situation?

A. Church-school C. School-home connection

B. City school facility D. Rural village school

12. Under R.A. 7722 or Higher Education Act of 1994, which agency has direct supervision and management of teacher

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education institutions or colleges of education in the country?

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A. Commission on Higher Education C. Teacher Education Council
B. Professional Board of Teachers D. Department of Education

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13. Which program directly embodies both the pre-service and in-service programs for Teachers?

A. Teacher Education Development Program (TEDP)

B. Basic Education Curriculum (BEC)

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C. Basic Education Sector Reform Agenda (BESRA)
D. K-12 Program

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14. Facilities such as classrooms, fixtures, and equipment can often damage the morale of new teachers and become an
obstacle for adapting well to the school environment. What should be the policy for assigning said physical facilities?

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A. needs of student’s basis C. first-come, first-served basis
B. position ranking basis D. service seniority basis

15. EV
In order to assist new teachers, which is the most effective way to clarify the school’s goals and responsibilities early in
the first year?
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A. School curriculum C. Principal’s memorandum
B. Student’s handbook D. Orientation
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16. What is the overall stream for education, growth and fulfillment in the teaching profession?

A. Merit and promotion C. In-service

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B. Lifelong career D. Pre-service

17. Name the skills relevant to the teacher’s looking at problems as opportunities:
A

I. Responsiveness to problem solving III. Strong defense for tradition

II. Alertness for possibilities IV. Capacity to forget problems
B

A. I, II, III and IV C. II, III, and IV

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B. I and II D. I, II, and III

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18. What is the best description for the full interest and enthusiasm in the work of Teaching?
A

A. Responsiveness C. Sensitivity
B. Knowledge D. Perceptiveness
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19. What can be expected from the teacher’s role as a community change agent?
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A. Extended community social services C. Relevant response to community needs

B. Bringing government closer to the people D. Better educated community
D

20. In the school, who is the key to the success or failure in teaching-and-learning, being the link between the child and
the curriculum?

A. The teacher B. The parent C. The student D. The principal

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21. Overall, who benefit(s) from the teacher’s undergoing annual medical check-up?
I. Teacher II. School and community III. Learners

A. II and III only B. I, II and III C. I and III only D. I and II only

22. What is known as a self-appraisal for professional growth that is acceptable and useful for recognizing weakness and

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strengths for a new beginning teacher?

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A. Self-evaluation C. Master teacher’s evaluation
B. Students’ evaluation D. Principal’s evaluation

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23. Which of the following is not relevant as immediate expectations for BEED and BSEd graduates?

A. Acting as an agent of change

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B. Motivation for continuing professional growth
C. Principled understanding of the learning process
D. High literacy and critical thinking

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24. For teachers, what is the most laudable motive for participation in professional development programs?

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A. Promotion and higher merit pay C. Optimal use of time and resources
B. Support for training programs D. Continuing professional growth

25.
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What characteristics are significant to the formulation of the teacher’s professional development plan?
I. Participative planning III. Innovative planning
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II. Constructive planning IV. Routine planning

A. I, II and III B. II, III and IV C. I, II and IV D. I, III and IV

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26. What problem is given focus by research studies which show low rate of work absorption among technical/vocational
graduates?
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A. Highly protected formal sector C. Too long vocational courses

B. Training-job mismatch D. Penalized informal sector
A

27. Of the following interventions, which is directly aimed at responding to the transitional gap between academic
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achievement and employment?

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A. Deregulation of tuition fees C. School networking with business and industry

B. Voluntary accreditation of schools D. Identification of centers of excellence
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28. What is client-based and most directly helpful in introducing changes in reforms in school services?
A
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A. Teacher survey C. Student feedback

B. Principal’s observation D. Parent’s feedback

29. What philosophy is close to Teacher Jean who allows her students to learn at their own pace?
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A. Rationalist B. Essentialist C. Naturalist D. Existentialist

D

30. Students must be taught self-responsibility is the desire of the ______ teacher.

A. Existentialist B. Pragmatic C. Constructivist D. Utilitarianist

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31. Which of the following characterizes the teacher with a progressive view of teaching?

A. Develop discipline of serious study

B. Focus on ideas learned by our forefathers
C. Encourage students to interact and develop social virtues
D. Limit teaching to math, science and language

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32. Teacher Princess sees to it that her classroom is clean and orderly so her pupils will less likely disarrange seats and

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litter on the floor. On which thought is her action based?

A. Existentialism C. Behaviorism
B. Progressivism D. Reconstructionism

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33. After finishing the degree in Education, teacher Tess learns that learning never stops. In fact, she accumulates more
knowledge after leaving the portal of her alma mater. This typifies what kind of philosophy?

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A. Humanism C. Constructivism
B. Perennialism D. Progressivism

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34. Among mistaken goals in the Acceptance Approach to discipline, what happens when students seek to hurt others to

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make up being for being hurt or rejected?

A. Revenge seeking C. Withdrawal

B. Power seeking D. EVAttention getting

35. How is behavior of children classified when they are shy and withdrawn from classmates?
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A. Moral B. Intellectual C. Psychological D. Physical
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36. What is a form of emotional bullying which should be prevented?

A. Corporal punishment C. Punching

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B. Ridiculing D. Spanking
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37. What is being shown by teachers who ignore slow-learners and take pride in the work of fast learners?
B

A. Bullying C. Cursing
B. Hurling invectives D. Discrimination
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38. How should the pattern of class discipline be established?

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A. After signs of lack of discipline C. After class discipline has been observed
B. Early in the first weeks of classes D. Later after weeks of classes
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39. What characterizes the academic approach to classroom management?

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A. Objectives, methods, outcomes C. Work, organization, procedures

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B. Calmness, consistency, compliance D. Control, persistence, sanctions

40. Which of the following classroom climate is less threatening?

A. Cooperative B. Competitive C. Individualistic D. Autocratic

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41. What is the best antidote that can anticipate unruly student scenarios in class?

A. Spelled out rules on discipline C. Set punishments for misbehavior

B. Projection of teacher authority D. Threats to unruly behavior

42. What is the most effective way to deal with non-participating students who do not have interest in the lessons and their
being part of class activities?

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A. Give reminders on coming tests C. Introduce engaging activities, e.g role playing
B. Get help from guidance counselor D. Warn against not joining class work

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43. What guideline should govern inflicting punishment?

A. Extra schoolwork is the best form of punishment

B. Punish at will

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C. Abide by the school’s rules on punishment
D. Apply different standards for punishment

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44. If threat or punishment is necessary on erring students, how should this be done?

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A. First a warning before the threat
B. Make the threat with immediate punishment
C.
D.
Make the threat and reinforce with warning
Warn and threat at the same time
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45. If threat or punishment is necessary, which of the following expressed the threat with LEAST severity?
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A. “I will work for your removal from class and you are a shame to your classmates.”
B. “I will send you to the principal’s office, or else also ask your parents to confer with the principal.”
C. “You will get shortened recess or receive more severe punishment.”
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D. “You will report early to school tomorrow or you will be marked absent.”

46. Which of the following is most comprehensive and lasting in responding to severe misbehavior of students?
A

A. Sending letters to parents C. Parents-teachers’ conference

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B. Extending class period D. Class suspension

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47. Which of the following is true of a democratic classroom?

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A. Teacher acts as firm decision maker

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B. Students decide what and how to learn

C. Consultation and dialogue
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D. Suggestions are sent to higher officials for decisions

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48. What mistake is teacher Benny trying to avoid when he never drops a topic before it is completed?
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A. Dangling topic C. Bounded topic

B. Non-directional topic D. Non-assessed topic

49. Of subcategories of movement behavior, what is happening when the teacher ends an activity abruptly?

A. Thrust B. Truncation C. Stimulus-bounded D. Flip-flop 5

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50. Teacher Anna dealt effectively with a minor infarction of whispering by a student to a neighbor during class. Which of
the following did she do?

A. Use nonverbal signals (gesture or facial expression) C. Reprimand student after class
B. Continue to teach and ignore infarction D. Reprimand quietly

51. The following are examples of non-verbal behavior. Which one is restricting or not acceptable mannerism by teachers?

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A. Teacher suggests approval for students and continues with “um-hm”
B. Teacher moves toward student
C. Teacher slouches to suggest being carefree
D. Teacher’s intonation shows support

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52. Classroom routines form the backbone of daily school activities, but which of the following is not covered by such
routines?

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A. Submission of work C. Distribution of papers

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B. Lesson content D. Seating arrangement

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53. To what do projected competencies and outcomes belong within the unit plan components?

A. Content B. Methods C. Objectives D. Evaluation

54.
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Sequence the steps in guiding students on the use of instructional materials
I. Follow sequence of activities III. Prepare materials
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II. Prepare students IV. Prepare yourself (the teacher)
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A. IV, II, III and I B. I, II, III and IV C. IV, I, II and III D. III, II, I and IV

55. In classroom curriculum implementation, which is referred to as the “Green Flag?”

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A. Too much chalkboard talk C. Student interest

B. Content delivery bias D. Rigid movement
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B

56. Of the following effects on learning, what is the effect of assigning various sections of the newspaper, and allowing
choice depending on the learner’s choice?
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A. Changing attitudes and feelings C. Allowing different interests

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B. Reinforcing learning D. Encouraging participation

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57. Of the following, which exemplifies a self-directed classroom management?

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A. Teacher directs and controls discipline strictly

B. Teacher consults parents and peers
C. Teacher focuses on outputs and achievement
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D. Teacher gives students responsibilities in class activities

D

58. What kind of humor is inappropriate for defusing tension in the classroom?

A. Funny bloopers C. Comic humor

B. Folk humor D. Sex jokes
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59. Which grade needs the utmost level of a friendly and non-threatening learning environment?

A. Pre-school B. Tertiary C. Elementary D. Secondary

60. What rule should be followed for lighting SPED classroom?

A. Light coming from the right side of students C. Standard yet adequate

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B. Very well lighted classroom room D. Dark classroom

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61. How can students’ best learn the democratic process in election applicable to selection of class officers?

A. Role playing B. Simulation C. Discussion D. Lecture

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62. Among components in the instructional framework for learning strategies, which is demonstrated by teacher Jiny who
worked together with her students on a skill or task and figure out how to apply the skill?

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A. Independent practice C. Consolidation
B. Guided practice D. Review

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63. What is the framework for assigning students to create their own journals in the internet using a free domain?

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A. Independent practice C. Review
B. Consolidation D. Modeling

64.
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On test giver’s list of Do’s, which is not relevant to prompting students to do well?
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A. “Take away anxiety, take a deep breath” C. “I’ll be happy if you do well”
B. “Read test directions” D. “This test can show your best”
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65. What trait common to special needs learners demand a well-organized classroom environment where they are secured
from interruptions such as from regular students?
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A. Non-compliance C. Off-task talking

B. Disruptiveness D. Highly distractible of interference
A

66. Among development activities, which does not belong to data-gathering activities which can allow active participation
by students?
B

A. Library research C. Case study

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B. Solving real-world problems D. Panel discussion

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67. What is the term for the process of applying theories to effective teaching?
A

A. Conceptualization C. Communication
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B. Construction D. Integration

68. In a Problem-Based Learning Group, who take notes, join discussion and review materials?
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A. Facilitator B. Team leader C. Team members D. Recorder

D

69. Of the following, which exemplifies collaborative learning?

A. Internet surfing C. Team project-making

B. Self-directed learning D. Journal writing
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70. What final behavior should Teacher Edna apply in order to ensure the collaborative learning cycle in her classes?

A. Listening B. Problem-solving C. Feed backing D. Clarifying

71. What strategy is used in combining subject areas in order to focus on a single concept for interdisciplinary teaching?

A. Problem-centered learning C. Thematic instruction

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B. Induction method D. Unit method

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72. Under the “learning to do”, which of the following instrument must be acquired so that a person can perform his work
effectively?

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A. Compromise B. Insight C. Competence D. Communication

73. Before being able to fully learn to live and work together under the pillar of the 21st century education, what must the

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learner attain for himself?

A. find peace within oneself C. love his fellowmen

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B. attain an altruistic mind D. become self-actualized

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74. In educating the whole person as demanded by the “Learning to be” pillar of the 21st century education, where does
the concept of meaning, purpose and engagement belong?

A.
B.
Mind and body
Aesthetic sense
C.
D.
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Spiritual values
Personal responsibility
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75. How can the learner begin in himself to take the path of living and working together in the 21st century world?

A. Faith in a Church C. Find inner peace

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B. Service of fellowmen D. Outreach activities

76. Which global condition urges schools to provide education about the environment?
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A. Urban pollution C. Climate change

B. Surge of terrorism D. Waste segregation
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77. Research finding shows that socio-economic factors affect the child’s motivation and opportunities for education. How is
B

this research proven by social realities?

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A. More drop-outs from disadvantaged families

B. Females more likely get better grades than males
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C. More boys compared with girls are underachievers

D. Lesser classrooms in the rural areas
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.C

78. Which of the following displays one’s care for the welfare of others?

A. Accepting responsibility for one’s choices C. Developing self-esteem

B. Fulfilling commitments D. Taking pleasure in helping others
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79. Among components of a morally mature person, which demonstrates that a teacher seeks peaceful resolution of
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conflict?

A. Fulfilling commitments C. Working for peace/reconciliation

B. Doing community work D. Accepting responsibility for choices

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80. How can the moral attitude of student Dona be judged as she goes to Church confession every day to be washed of all
sins?

A. Pharisaical B. Strict C. Scrupulous D. Callous

81. What moral principle applies to removal of life sustaining machines from comatose patients whom doctors believe can
no longer be medically saved?

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A. Principle of material cooperation C. Principle of double effect

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B. Principle of formal cooperation D. Principle of lesser evil

82. What is the cultural trait of conflicting values that aims to please people in different venues and situations rather than
abide by principles?

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A. Bahala na mentality C. Spilt-personality
B. Crab mentality D. Kanya-kanya system

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83. Teacher Petra thinks she is the best among peers, while others are below her stature. What is her attitude towards
people?

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A. “Bukas na lang” attitude C. Holier than thou attitude

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B. Crab mentality D. “Bahala na” attitude

84. To what cause is generally blamed for the failure of independent study among Filipino students?

A. High dependence on authority

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C. Hyper-active children
B. Late schooling D. Lack of reading materials
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85. Of goals of education, which relates to the strengthening of our society’s sense of belonging and identity?
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A. Autonomy B. Enculturation C. Moral character D. Citizenship

86. Of the following, which is a more doubtful statement, rather than a statement of fact?
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A. “Female teachers generally become old maids”

B. “Teacher sets moral standard of the community”
A

C. “Child’s interest in studies depends upon his/her teacher”

D. “A teacher is a child’s model”
B

87. For gender fairness, what is one name which can replace reference to transvestic queens?
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A. Dyke B. Poofer C. Transgender D. Third sex

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88. What kind of orientation is needed so that the globally competent teacher can effectively work within a new cultural
environment?
A
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A. Open-mindedness C. Critical mindedness

B. High-order thinking D. Reflective thinking

89. What kind of cultural phenomenon best describes the disorderly behavior of children in class?
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A. Cultural B. Intellectual C. Social D. Physical

D

90. Of the following, which is the best way parents can support the learning development of their children?

A. Buying materials for projects C. Interest and assistance in class assignments

B. Making calls on teachers D. Checking report card grades
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91. Which of the following has greatly influenced the introduction of K-to-12 reform in basic education?

A. Need to employ more teachers C. Need to allot for more funding

B. Need to conform international standards D. Need to upgrade facilities of schools

92. What competency is developed by the vocational subject known as Landscape Drawing?

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A. Depicting people and places C. Mechanical design

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B. Artistic manipulation D. Planning structures

93. I use my lessons in biology to teach universal values like perseverance in my Values Education subject. Which characterizes
my approach?

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A. Interdisciplinary C. Child-centered approach
B. Subject matter-centered approach D. Multidisciplinary

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94. What is the essential characteristic of the new Performance Appraisal System for Teachers (PAST)?

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A. Value-based C. Competency-based
B. Knowledge-based D. Practice-based

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95. What is the end-focus of Outcome-Based Education?

A. Objectives B. Methods C. EV
Competencies D. Assessment

96. What is the erroneous concept of outcomes in Outcomes-Based Education?

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A. Performance B. Products C. Results D. Content
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97. Which of the following is a quality of an engaging learning environment most reflective of Education For All (EFA)?

A. Improvised to enhance learning for all types of learners

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B. Decentralized governance
C. Student-centered learning activities
A

D. Open communication for all-teachers, parents, students

B

98. Along categories of academic time, what is the apportioned time for program activities?

A. Instituted time C. Engagement time

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B. Allocated time D. Mediated time

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99. What strategy allows special children to join classes with regular students?
A

A. Field study B. Immersion C. Observation forum D. Mainstreaming

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100. How can the multi-grade system be set in place in order to respond to the needs of remote elementary schools where
enrolment is low?
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A. Mainstream special with regular students C. Combine 2 and 3 grade levels

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B. Upgrade students to higher levels D. Assign teachers to specific grade levels

Forget past mistakes. Forget failures. Forget everything except what you’re going to do now and do it.”

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~ William Durant